How far is Bristol, PA from Chadds Ford, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Chadds Ford, PA is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.35 mi
01h 17m
Flight
42.22 mi
67.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.22 mi
Kilometers
67.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.35 mi
Kilometers
81.03 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chadds Ford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Chadds Ford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Whitman
PA

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

From Bristol
25.2 mi
00h 38m
To Chadds Ford
25.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Chadds Ford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Chadds Ford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1108 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Radcliffe Street

    2160 ft · 46 sec · Radcliffe Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1180 ft · 28 sec · Market Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    104 m · 9 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    70 m · 5 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Otter Street

    2914 ft · 60 sec · Otter Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Old US Hwy 13

    137 m · 18 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  9. 9

    Turn left onto New Rodgers Road

    158 m · 7 sec · New Rodgers Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · State Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Street Road

    1 km · 1 min · Street Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    33.2 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Creek Road

    702 ft · 16 sec · Creek Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Station Way Road

    602 ft · 17 sec · Station Way Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Station Way Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Chadds Ford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
33.2 mi · 66%
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 15%
Baltimore Pike
3.5 mi · 7%
State Road
3.31 mi · 7%
Street Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Otter Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

33.2 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitman
00h 38m from Bristol
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers Likely near Chadds Ford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Chadds Ford?

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whitman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Bristol and 25.2 miles from Chadds Ford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Rain Showers Likely near Chadds Ford.

Stop Ideas Near Whitman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitman and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 3.6 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitman.

RAIL

30th Street Station

5 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

10 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Chadds Ford. Straight-line distance: 42.22 mi (67.95 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Chadds Ford

#2 Chadds Ford

Township of Pennsylvania

Population3,732
Coordinates39.8717800, -75.5913200
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Chadds Ford (-75.59132, 39.87178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.73 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.56 gal · 13.46 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.19 $16.37
Premium $4.95 $8.82 $17.64
Diesel $5.98 $10.64 $21.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Chadds Ford. The current time is 01:15:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.